Laurie Berkner’s Song and Story Kitchen weaves Laurie’s stories, original music, and age-appropriate themes into her fun-filled kitchen where she whips up yummy food, songs, and stories along with her good friend and sidekick, Thelonius Pig (Josiah Gaffney).

5 out of 5 stars

Very entertaining for my almost 4 year old.

By
enm
on
11-06-18

Recipe for an entertaining afternoon:

* Kids (as many as you have around)

* A kitchen (any size will do)

* One download of Laurie Berkner’s Song and Story Kitchen (volume level to taste)

* A crowd-pleasing dish (one that everyone can help with)

After you meet in the kitchen, gather your ingredients, and push play on the Audible app (or ask Alexa to play it). From that moment on, you’ll have the perfect soundtrack to dance, sing, laugh and cook up some lifelong memories!

Serves an unlimited number of fun-loving people of absolutely any age!

Heather S.

Audible Editor

I'm From the Sun

The Gustafer Yellowgold Story

By:
Morgan Taylor

Length: 4 hrs and 10 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
884

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
817

Story

4 out of 5 stars
823

Ride along with 9-year old “sunling” Gustafer, in this otherworldly, melancholy musical comedy that takes place entirely on our closest star - The Sun! As if the stress of the annual Tiger Face holiday season wasn’t enough, the young sun-dweller Gustafer must face the nasty neighborhood bullies and overcome his fear of telling his father the awful truth: he doesn’t want to inherit the family raisin-butchering business. Despite help from his best friend Ellen and over-achieving big brother, Ben, Gustafer faces the ultimate crossroad when he sees a darker opportunity to control his own destiny on the Sun.

5 out of 5 stars

I love this! Beatles meet Queen on the SUN.

By
Andrew Vladeck
on
10-08-18

I can’t stop humming about Gustafer Yellowgold

Gustafer Yellowgold, the center of albums and performances by Morgan Taylor, gets his own origin story in I'm From the Sun. I love this Audible Original for a lot of reasons: there are new songs sprinkled throughout (and also gathered together in a special bonus chapter), and Gustafer’s world is enchanting. I'm From the Sun felt like a new audio-first way to remember TV shows from my own childhood, like Sesame Street or Mr. Rogers Neighborhood; Morgan Taylor has it all: the emphasis on feelings, the mix of story and song, and a belief that family entertainment can be simple and smart at the same time – enjoy!

Did you know that most of our dinosaur fossils were discovered because two grown men absolutely hated each other? It’s true! Rivals! Frenemies Who Changed the World is a riotous audio exclusive, like if Monty Python taught your history class. Each volume of four 30-minute histories will dig into the petty name-calling and grumbling grudges that led to many of the world’s greatest advancements, all delivered with a cheeky sense of humor. Choose sides: Cope or Marsh, the jerks who discovered so many dinosaurs; Hamilton or Burr, whose rivalry fueled American politics; and many more....

5 out of 5 stars

Great Listen with Kids

By
R. L. Ortinez
on
07-18-18

A hilarious romp through history

Did you know that most of our dinosaur fossils were discovered because two grown men absolutely hated each other? I sure didn’t! In addition to some better known rivalries like Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, Rivals teaches listeners about some lesser known “frenemies” whose rivalries led to well-known advancements and, in some cases, changed the world. But don’t think of this as another history book, this audio experience packs a punch with multiple narrators, asides, and some hilarious jokes to boot. I guarantee Rivals will be a hit with the whole family.

Aru Shah and the End of Time

A Pandava Novel, Book 1

By:
Roshani Chokshi

Narrated by:
Soneela Nankani

Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
221

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
203

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
204

While her classmates are jetting off to family vacations in exotic locales, Aru will be spending her autumn break at home, in the Museum of Ancient Indian Art and Culture, waiting for her mom to return from her latest archeological trip. Is it any wonder that she makes up stories about being royalty, traveling to Paris, and having a chauffeur? One day, three schoolmates show up at her doorstep to catch her in a lie. They don't believe her claim that the museum's Lamp of Bharata is cursed, and they dare Aru to prove it. Just a quick light, Aru thinks. She can get herself out of this.

5 out of 5 stars

A wonderful book for strong girls

By
L. McCullough
on
04-14-18

“Aru Shah is about to explode your head.” —Rick Riordan

When 12-year-old Aru accidentally triggers the end of time by lighting a sacred lamp, her hilarious animal sidekick, Subala the pigeon, suddenly appears to guide her on her hero’s quest to save the world. This inaugural book of Rick Riordan’s imprint brings Ancient Hindu mythology into the real world much like Percy Jackson brought Greek mythology alive. The action only stops long enough for funny one-liners from Subala to keep the story light and fun. Give this to Riordan’s many fans.

The Journey of Little Charlie

By:
Christopher Paul Curtis

Narrated by:
Christopher Paul Curtis,
Michael Crouch

Length: 5 hrs and 17 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
21

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
19

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
20

Twelve-year-old Charlie is down on his luck: His dad just died, the share crops are dry, and Cap'n Buck - the most fearsome man in Possum Moan, South Carolina - has come to collect a debt. Fearing for his life, Charlie strikes a deal with Cap'n Buck and agrees to track down some thieves. It's not too bad of a bargain for Charlie...until he comes face to face with the fugitives and discovers that they escaped slavery years ago and have been living free in Detroit. Torn between his guilty conscience and his survival instinct, Charlie needs to figure out his next move - and soon.

From the award-winning author of Bud, Not Buddy

One of my all-time favorites, Christopher Paul Curtis, can make me laugh and cry in the same sentence. Twelve-year-old Charlie, son of a white sharecropper, gets swindled into joining an evil plantation overseer on a journey to capture escaped slaves. Charlie is a product of his environment, yet bravely struggles to do right in the face of the evil he sees. Based on an actual incident, this story is sometimes brutal, but redemptive and even funny in a way that only Curtis can manage. It begs to be listened to so kids can hear Charlie’s dialect as it was meant to sound.

The Magic Misfits

By:
Neil Patrick Harris

Narrated by:
Neil Patrick Harris

Length: 4 hrs and 14 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
368

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
344

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
344

When street magician Carter runs away, he never expects to find friends and magic in a sleepy New England town. But like any good trick, things change instantly as greedy B. B. Bosso and his crew of crooked carnies arrive to steal anything and everything they can get their sticky fingers on. After a fateful encounter with the local purveyor of illusion, Dante Vernon, Carter teams up with five other like-minded kids. Together, using both teamwork and magic, they'll set out to save the town of Mineral Wells from Bosso's villainous clutches.

5 out of 5 stars

A kids book EVERYONE will enjoy

By
Amazon Customer
on
12-02-17

The Ever Charming Neil Patrick Harris

Neil Patrick Harris’s first book is full of the usual Dickensian clichés so common in children’s books--a poor orphan and crooked, greedy adults trying to exploit him—but Harris makes it his own by adding legit magic tricks and endearing personal asides to the audience. The story is light and fun, and fans of A Series of Unfortunate Events will love it. But the best part is Harris’s narration. His charm and charisma come through in full force, making you feel like you are his best friend and he is telling the story just for you.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

By:
Lewis Carroll

Narrated by:
Scarlett Johansson

Length: 2 hrs and 44 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
2,205

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
2,014

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
2,016

Golden Globe nominee Scarlett Johansson (
Lost in Translation,
Girl with a Pearl Earring) brings a palpable sense of joy and exuberance to her performance of Lewis Carroll's enduring classic
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. The young and imaginative Alice grows weary of her storybook, one "without pictures or conversations", and follows a hasty hare underground - to come face to face with a host of strange and fantastic characters.

5 out of 5 stars

Oh My Ears and Whiskers, What A Delight!

By
Gretchen SLP
on
02-24-16

I've loved Alice's Adventures in Wonderland for as long as I can remember. As a child I adored the magic, the adventure, and the kooky characters. As an adult, I grew to love Carroll's imagery, symbolism (perhaps unintentional), and his ability to turn what seems like nonsense into an enduring children's tale. No matter how many times I've read this story and watched the movies, I feel like I can always return to the familiar and colorful place that is Wonderland. Scarlett Johansson brings such incredible depth and wonderment to this timeless tale, that this just may be my new favorite interpretation. Did I mention that her sister, veteran narrator Vanessa Johansson directed this performance? I guess talent runs in the family.

Laurie Berkner’s Song and Story Kitchen weaves Laurie’s stories, original music, and age-appropriate themes into her fun-filled kitchen where she whips up yummy food, songs, and stories along with her good friend and sidekick, Thelonius Pig (Josiah Gaffney).

5 out of 5 stars

Very entertaining for my almost 4 year old.

By
enm
on
11-06-18

I'm From the Sun

The Gustafer Yellowgold Story

By:
Morgan Taylor

Length: 4 hrs and 10 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
884

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
817

Story

4 out of 5 stars
823

Ride along with 9-year old “sunling” Gustafer, in this otherworldly, melancholy musical comedy that takes place entirely on our closest star - The Sun! As if the stress of the annual Tiger Face holiday season wasn’t enough, the young sun-dweller Gustafer must face the nasty neighborhood bullies and overcome his fear of telling his father the awful truth: he doesn’t want to inherit the family raisin-butchering business. Despite help from his best friend Ellen and over-achieving big brother, Ben, Gustafer faces the ultimate crossroad when he sees a darker opportunity to control his own destiny on the Sun.

5 out of 5 stars

I love this! Beatles meet Queen on the SUN.

By
Andrew Vladeck
on
10-08-18

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

By:
L. Frank Baum

Narrated by:
Anne Hathaway

Length: 3 hrs and 49 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
6,462

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
5,850

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
5,824

One of the best-known stories in American culture,
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has stirred the imagination of young and old alike for over 100 years. Best Actress nominee Anne Hathaway (
Rachel Getting Married, Alice In Wonderland), fresh from filming one of this year’s most anticipated films,
The Dark Knight Rises, lends her voice to this uniquely American fairy tale.

5 out of 5 stars

just wonderful!

By
Amazon Customer
on
08-16-16

Zero G

By:
Dan Wells

Narrated by:
Josh Hurley,
Eddy Lee,
Jennifer Van Dyck,
and others

Length: Not Yet Known

Unabridged

Overall

0 out of 5 stars
0

Performance

0 out of 5 stars
0

Story

0 out of 5 stars
0

12-year-old Zero is traveling with 20,000 people for 105 years to colonize a new planet. Everyone is in stasis, so they'll be safe during the trip, but when Zero's pod malfunctions it wakes him early, like 105 years early. At first he's excited to be the only one awake—he has the entire ship to himself, so he can go anywhere and see and do and eat anything he wants—but when a family of space pirates show up, trying to hijack the ship and kidnap the colonizers, Zero has to think fast and find a way to stop them all on his own.

Laurie Berkner's Song and Story Kitchen

By:
Laurie Berkner,
The Laurie Berkner Band

Narrated by:
Laurie Berkner,
Josiah Gaffney

Length: 4 hrs and 52 mins

Original Recording

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
75

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
66

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
67

Laurie Berkner’s Song and Story Kitchen weaves Laurie’s stories, original music, and age-appropriate themes into her fun-filled kitchen where she whips up yummy food, songs, and stories along with her good friend and sidekick, Thelonius Pig (Josiah Gaffney).

5 out of 5 stars

Very entertaining for my almost 4 year old.

By
enm
on
11-06-18

I'm From the Sun

The Gustafer Yellowgold Story

By:
Morgan Taylor

Length: 4 hrs and 10 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
884

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
817

Story

4 out of 5 stars
823

Ride along with 9-year old “sunling” Gustafer, in this otherworldly, melancholy musical comedy that takes place entirely on our closest star - The Sun! As if the stress of the annual Tiger Face holiday season wasn’t enough, the young sun-dweller Gustafer must face the nasty neighborhood bullies and overcome his fear of telling his father the awful truth: he doesn’t want to inherit the family raisin-butchering business. Despite help from his best friend Ellen and over-achieving big brother, Ben, Gustafer faces the ultimate crossroad when he sees a darker opportunity to control his own destiny on the Sun.

5 out of 5 stars

I love this! Beatles meet Queen on the SUN.

By
Andrew Vladeck
on
10-08-18

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

By:
L. Frank Baum

Narrated by:
Anne Hathaway

Length: 3 hrs and 49 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
6,462

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
5,850

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
5,824

One of the best-known stories in American culture,
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has stirred the imagination of young and old alike for over 100 years. Best Actress nominee Anne Hathaway (
Rachel Getting Married, Alice In Wonderland), fresh from filming one of this year’s most anticipated films,
The Dark Knight Rises, lends her voice to this uniquely American fairy tale.

5 out of 5 stars

just wonderful!

By
Amazon Customer
on
08-16-16

Zero G

By:
Dan Wells

Narrated by:
Josh Hurley,
Eddy Lee,
Jennifer Van Dyck,
and others

Length: Not Yet Known

Unabridged

Overall

0 out of 5 stars
0

Performance

0 out of 5 stars
0

Story

0 out of 5 stars
0

12-year-old Zero is traveling with 20,000 people for 105 years to colonize a new planet. Everyone is in stasis, so they'll be safe during the trip, but when Zero's pod malfunctions it wakes him early, like 105 years early. At first he's excited to be the only one awake—he has the entire ship to himself, so he can go anywhere and see and do and eat anything he wants—but when a family of space pirates show up, trying to hijack the ship and kidnap the colonizers, Zero has to think fast and find a way to stop them all on his own.

The Reluctant Dragon

By:
Kenneth Grahame

Narrated by:
Anton Lesser

Length: 53 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
258

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
205

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
204

The Boy lives in a cottage with his mother and father, and the Dragon lives in a cave on the Downs. The Boy is his only friend. The Dragon is not at all the sort of Dragon one might expect to meet, however: he's polite and friendly.

5 out of 5 stars

teaches without being didactic

By
Lori
on
01-14-17

The Dented Head of Joey Pigza

By:
Jack Gantos

Narrated by:
Jack Gantos

Length: 3 hrs and 40 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
1,226

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
1,116

Story

4 out of 5 stars
1,114

From author Jack Gantos comes a brand-new story in the award-winning Joey Pigza series, exclusively on Audible. Joey Pigzawants to be a winner - at everything! And yet, it seems he cannot win. But why?

5 out of 5 stars

Charming in an unconventional way - I loved it!

By
Traci
on
09-09-18

Keeper of the Lost Cities

By:
Shannon Messenger

Narrated by:
Caitlin Kelly

Length: 12 hrs and 40 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
14

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
13

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
13

Twelve-year-old Sophie has never quite fit into her life. She’s skipped multiple grades and doesn’t really connect with the older kids at school, but she’s not comfortable with her family, either. The reason? Sophie’s a Telepath, someone who can read minds. No one knows her secret - at least, that’s what she thinks.... But the day Sophie meets Fitz, a mysterious (and adorable) boy, she learns she’s not alone. He’s a Telepath too, and it turns out the reason she has never felt at home is that, well...she isn’t. Fitz opens Sophie’s eyes to a shocking truth....

The Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy

Hogwarts for Muggles

By:
William Irwin,
Gregory Bassham

Narrated by:
Susan Duerden

Length: 7 hrs and 55 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
243

Performance

4 out of 5 stars
205

Story

4 out of 5 stars
207

Harry Potter has been heralded as one of the most popular book series of all time and the philosophical nature of Harry, Hermione, and Ron's quest to rid the world of its ultimate evil is one of the many things that make this series special.
The Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy covers all seven titles in J.K. Rowling's groundbreaking series and takes fans back to Godric's Hollow to discuss life after death, to consider what moral reasoning drove Harry to choose death, and to debate whether Sirius Black is a man or a dog.

Did you know that most of our dinosaur fossils were discovered because two grown men absolutely hated each other? It’s true! Rivals! Frenemies Who Changed the World is a riotous audio exclusive, like if Monty Python taught your history class. Each volume of four 30-minute histories will dig into the petty name-calling and grumbling grudges that led to many of the world’s greatest advancements, all delivered with a cheeky sense of humor. Choose sides: Cope or Marsh, the jerks who discovered so many dinosaurs; Hamilton or Burr, whose rivalry fueled American politics; and many more....

5 out of 5 stars

Great Listen with Kids

By
R. L. Ortinez
on
07-18-18

The Wind in the Willows

By:
Kenneth Grahame

Narrated by:
Michael Hordern

Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
779

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
668

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
679

Here is a timeless tale of waterside Britain that has been loved by generations of children and acclaimed as a classic. The story of Mole, Ratty, Badger, and Toad, and their escapades, whether messing about on the river or poop-pooping in Toad's shiny new car, cannot fail to enchant.

5 out of 5 stars

My favorate read version of the willows!

By
J. Glemby
on
09-18-14

Stepping into the Wizarding World

By:
The Audible Editors

Length: 34 mins

Original Recording

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
197

Performance

4 out of 5 stars
173

Story

4 out of 5 stars
172

Listen in on a lively conversation between lifelong Harry Potter fan Katie O’Connor and newbie Courtney Reimer as Katie lays the groundwork for the fantastic listening journey that lies ahead. Topics include the series’ characters, the Hogwarts houses, the rules of magic, and the enduring relevance of J. K. Rowling’s stories.

4 out of 5 stars

Spoiler Alert: HAS Spoilers.

By
Cheryl
on
08-23-18

Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen

By:
Hans Christian Andersen,
Mrs. Edgar Lucas - translator

Narrated by:
Angele Masters

Length: 41 hrs and 27 mins

Unabridged

Overall

3.5 out of 5 stars
92

Performance

3.5 out of 5 stars
81

Story

3.5 out of 5 stars
77

A magical storyteller's timeless tales. Here are 127 of Andersen's classic stories, translated by "Mrs. Edgar Lucas" in the 19th century. Included are such well-known tales as "The Emperor's New Suit", "The Little Match-Seller", "Thumbelina", "The Little Mermaid", and "The Snow Queen".

4 out of 5 stars

first time ever reading the classics!

By
freedom2fly
on
07-01-18

Exile

By:
Shannon Messenger

Narrated by:
Caitlin Kelly

Length: 14 hrs and 41 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
8

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
7

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
7

Sophie is settling in nicely to her new home and her new life in the world of the lost cities. And it helps that living at Havenfield means getting to spend time with rare, precious species - including the first female Alicorn, who shows herself to Sophie and trusts no one but her. Sophie is tasked with helping to train the magical creature so that the Alicorn can be revealed to the people of the lost cities as a sign of hope, and Sophie wants to believe that the recent drama and anguish is gone for good. But the secrets buried deep in Sophie's memories remain, and before long she's back in incredible danger....

Fairy Tales Every Child Should Know

By:
Hamilton Wright Mabie

Narrated by:
Samantha Worthen

Length: 11 hrs and 6 mins

Unabridged

Overall

3.5 out of 5 stars
276

Performance

3.5 out of 5 stars
222

Story

3.5 out of 5 stars
220

This volume contains a collection of fairy tales from a wide array of classical works. These immortal tales include "The Enchanted Stag", "Twelve Brothers", "Puss in Boots", "Jack and the Beanstalk", "The Princess and the Pea", "The Ugly Duckling", "The Light Princess", "Beauty and the Beast", "Hansel and Gretel", "Jack the Giant Killer", "The Second Voyage of Sinbad the Sailor", and "The Story of Aladdin, or the Wonderful Lamp".

5 out of 5 stars

I love it

By
Chris Stringer
on
06-26-15

Everblaze

By:
Shannon Messenger

Narrated by:
Caitlin Kelly

Length: 14 hrs and 39 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
8

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
8

Story

5 out of 5 stars
8

Sophie Foster is ready to fight back. Her talents are getting stronger, and with the elusive Black Swan group ignoring her calls for help, she’s determined to find her kidnappers - before they come after her again. But a daring mistake leaves her world teetering on the edge of war, and causes many to fear that she has finally gone too far. And the deeper Sophie searches, the farther the conspiracy stretches, proving that her most dangerous enemy might be closer than she realizes.

Black Ships Before Troy

By:
Rosemary Sutcliff

Narrated by:
Robert Glenister

Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
180

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
150

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
155

A masterly retelling of Homer’s epic poem 'The Iliad' recreates the age of heroes in this spellbinding introduction to the Greek Classics.

5 out of 5 stars

Captivating for kids and adults

By
teammine
on
11-20-13

Lodestar

By:
Shannon Messenger

Narrated by:
Caitlin Kelly

Length: 16 hrs and 31 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
2

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
2

Story

5 out of 5 stars
2

Sophie Foster is back in the Lost Cities - but the Lost Cities have changed. The threat of war hangs heavy over her glittering world, and the Neverseen are wreaking havoc. The lines between friend and enemy have blurred, and Sophie is unsure whom to trust. But when she’s warned that the people she loves most will be the next victims, she knows she has to act. A mysterious symbol could be the key - if only she knew how to translate it. Every new clue seems to lead deeper into her world’s underbelly and the Black Swans aren’t the only ones who have plans.

Nightfall

By:
Shannon Messenger

Narrated by:
Caitlin Kelly

Length: 20 hrs and 52 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
4

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
3

Story

5 out of 5 stars
3

Sophie Foster is struggling. Grieving. Scrambling. But she knows one thing: She will not be defeated. The Neverseen have had their victories - but the battle is far from over. It’s time to change tactics. Make sacrifices. Reexamine everything. Maybe even time for Sophie to trust her enemies. All paths lead to Nightfall - an ominous door to an even more ominous place - and Sophie and her friends strike a dangerous bargain to get there. But nothing can prepare them for what they discover.

Neverseen

By:
Shannon Messenger

Narrated by:
Caitlin Kelly

Length: 16 hrs and 42 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
5

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
5

Story

5 out of 5 stars
5

Sophie Foster is on the run - but at least she’s not alone. Her closest friends from the Lost Cities have gone with her to join the Black Swan. They still have doubts about the shadowy organization, but the only way to find answers is to start working with them. And as they settle into their new lives, they uncover secrets bigger than anything they’d imagined. But their enemies are far from done and unleash a terrifying plague that threatens the safety of an entire species.

This book, designed for kids ages 6-10, features true, character-building stories for kids to enjoy alone or with their parents. Being a kid can be trying and confusing - a newfound exposure to the real world, confusion as to what's right and wrong, learning about friendships and making important choices for the first time. Chicken Soup for the Kid's Soul 2 is a special book designed just for kids on the verge of becoming preteens.

5 out of 5 stars

Six Stars if I Could Have Rated it this High

By
Clharmony
on
07-31-15

Kids' Best Sellers

A Wrinkle in Time

By:
Madeleine L'Engle

Narrated by:
Hope Davis,
Ava DuVernay,
Madeleine L'Engle,
and others

Length: 6 hrs and 27 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
15,475

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
13,807

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
13,811

Meg Murry, her little brother Charles Wallace, and their mother are having a midnight snack on a dark and stormy night when an unearthly stranger appears at their door. He claims to have been blown off course and goes on to tell them that there is such a thing as a "tesseract", which, if you didn't know, is a wrinkle in time. Meg's father had been experimenting with time travel when he suddenly disappeared. Will Meg, Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin outwit the forces of evil as they search through space for their father?

5 out of 5 stars

Thank You for a New Narrator

By
Patricia
on
02-01-12

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Book 1

By:
J.K. Rowling

Narrated by:
Jim Dale

Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
68,210

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
61,914

Story

5 out of 5 stars
61,888

Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An incredible adventure is about to begin!

5 out of 5 stars

My Sad, Sad Confession…

By
Mike L Lane
on
08-08-17

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Book 2

By:
J.K. Rowling

Narrated by:
Jim Dale

Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
47,032

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
43,055

Story

5 out of 5 stars
43,005

Harry Potter's summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy warnings from a house-elf called Dobby, and rescue from the Dursleys by his friend Ron Weasley in a magical flying car! Back at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his second year, Harry hears strange whispers echo through empty corridors - and then the attacks start.

5 out of 5 stars

Of all the trees, we get one that hits back!

By
Andrew
on
11-20-17

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Book 3

By:
J.K. Rowling

Narrated by:
Jim Dale

Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
42,746

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
39,228

Story

5 out of 5 stars
39,177

When the Knight Bus crashes through the darkness and screeches to a halt in front of him, it's the start of another far from ordinary year at Hogwarts for Harry Potter. Sirius Black, escaped mass-murderer and follower of Lord Voldemort, is on the run - and they say he is coming after Harry. In his first ever Divination class, Professor Trelawney sees an omen of death in Harry's tea leaves.... But perhaps most terrifying of all are the Dementors patrolling the school grounds, with their soul-sucking kiss....

5 out of 5 stars

Jim Dale at his best

By
rottndachs
on
01-12-16

A Wrinkle in Time

By:
Madeleine L'Engle

Narrated by:
Hope Davis,
Ava DuVernay,
Madeleine L'Engle,
and others

Length: 6 hrs and 27 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
15,475

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
13,807

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
13,811

Meg Murry, her little brother Charles Wallace, and their mother are having a midnight snack on a dark and stormy night when an unearthly stranger appears at their door. He claims to have been blown off course and goes on to tell them that there is such a thing as a "tesseract", which, if you didn't know, is a wrinkle in time. Meg's father had been experimenting with time travel when he suddenly disappeared. Will Meg, Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin outwit the forces of evil as they search through space for their father?

5 out of 5 stars

Thank You for a New Narrator

By
Patricia
on
02-01-12

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Book 1

By:
J.K. Rowling

Narrated by:
Jim Dale

Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
68,210

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
61,914

Story

5 out of 5 stars
61,888

Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An incredible adventure is about to begin!

5 out of 5 stars

My Sad, Sad Confession…

By
Mike L Lane
on
08-08-17

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Book 2

By:
J.K. Rowling

Narrated by:
Jim Dale

Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
47,032

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
43,055

Story

5 out of 5 stars
43,005

Harry Potter's summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy warnings from a house-elf called Dobby, and rescue from the Dursleys by his friend Ron Weasley in a magical flying car! Back at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his second year, Harry hears strange whispers echo through empty corridors - and then the attacks start.

5 out of 5 stars

Of all the trees, we get one that hits back!

By
Andrew
on
11-20-17

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Book 3

By:
J.K. Rowling

Narrated by:
Jim Dale

Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
42,746

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
39,228

Story

5 out of 5 stars
39,177

When the Knight Bus crashes through the darkness and screeches to a halt in front of him, it's the start of another far from ordinary year at Hogwarts for Harry Potter. Sirius Black, escaped mass-murderer and follower of Lord Voldemort, is on the run - and they say he is coming after Harry. In his first ever Divination class, Professor Trelawney sees an omen of death in Harry's tea leaves.... But perhaps most terrifying of all are the Dementors patrolling the school grounds, with their soul-sucking kiss....

5 out of 5 stars

Jim Dale at his best

By
rottndachs
on
01-12-16

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Book 4

By:
J.K. Rowling

Narrated by:
Jim Dale

Length: 21 hrs and 12 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
40,998

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
37,600

Story

5 out of 5 stars
37,523

The Triwizard Tournament is to be held at Hogwarts. Only wizards who are over seventeen are allowed to enter - but that doesn't stop Harry dreaming that he will win the competition. Then at Hallowe'en, when the Goblet of Fire makes its selection, Harry is amazed to find his name is one of those that the magical cup picks out. He will face death-defying tasks, dragons, and dark wizards, but with the help of his best friends, Ron and Hermione, he might just make it through - alive!

5 out of 5 stars

“Harreeeeeeeeee”

By
D.S.G.
on
01-06-18

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Book 5

By:
J.K. Rowling

Narrated by:
Jim Dale

Length: 27 hrs and 2 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
37,818

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
34,770

Story

5 out of 5 stars
34,702

Dark times have come to Hogwarts. After the Dementors' attack on his cousin Dudley, Harry Potter knows that Voldemort will stop at nothing to find him. There are many who deny the Dark Lord's return, but Harry is not alone: a secret order gathers at Grimmauld Place to fight against the dark forces. Harry must allow Professor Snape to teach him how to protect himself from Voldemort's savage assaults on his mind. But they are growing stronger by the day and Harry is running out of time....

5 out of 5 stars

Best Book You'll Read This Year

By
Gretchen SLP
on
11-22-15

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Book 7

By:
J.K. Rowling

Narrated by:
Jim Dale

Length: 21 hrs and 36 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
63,583

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
57,558

Story

5 out of 5 stars
57,322

As he climbs into the sidecar of Hagrid's motorbike and takes to the skies, leaving Privet Drive for the last time, Harry Potter knows that Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters are not far behind. The protective charm that has kept Harry safe until now is broken, but he cannot keep hiding. The Dark Lord is breathing fear into everything Harry loves and to stop him Harry will have to find and destroy the remaining Horcruxes. The final battle must begin - Harry must stand and face his enemy....

5 out of 5 stars

I'm so sad it's over!!

By
Erin
on
05-19-16

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Book 6

By:
J.K. Rowling

Narrated by:
Jim Dale

Length: 18 hrs and 55 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
35,056

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
32,257

Story

5 out of 5 stars
32,191

When Dumbledore arrives at Privet Drive one summer night to collect Harry Potter, his wand hand is blackened and shrivelled, but he does not reveal why. Secrets and suspicion are spreading through the wizarding world, and Hogwarts itself is not safe. Harry is convinced that Malfoy bears the Dark Mark: there is a Death Eater amongst them. Harry will need powerful magic and true friends as he explores Voldemort's darkest secrets, and Dumbledore prepares him to face his destiny....

5 out of 5 stars

Masterful Narration Continues

By
Gina
on
05-13-16

Quidditch Through the Ages

By:
J.K. Rowling,
Kennilworthy Whisp

Narrated by:
Andrew Lincoln

Length: 3 hrs and 10 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
1,504

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
1,388

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
1,382

A perennial best-seller in the wizarding world and one of the most popular books in the Hogwarts School Library, Quidditch Through the Ages contains all you will ever need to know about the history, the rules - and the breaking of the rules - of the noble sport of Quidditch. Packed with fascinating facts, this definitive guide by the esteemed Quidditch writer Kennilworthy Whisp charts the game's history from its early origins in the medieval mists on Queerditch Marsh through to the modern-day sport loved by so many wizard and Muggle families around the world. With comprehensive coverage of famous Quidditch teams, the commonest fouls, the development of racing brooms, and much more, this is a must-have sporting bible for all Harry Potter fans and Quidditch lovers and players, whether the weekend amateur or the seasoned Chudley Cannons season-ticket holder.

5 out of 5 stars

A fantastic production!

By
Todd Neblett
on
03-15-18

Wonder

By:
R. J. Palacio

Narrated by:
Diana Steele,
Nick Podehl,
Kate Rudd

Length: 8 hrs and 6 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
13,767

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
11,955

Story

5 out of 5 stars
11,947

August (Auggie) Pullman was born with a facial deformity that prevented him from going to a mainstream school - until now. He’s about to enter fifth grade at Beecher Prep, and if you’ve ever been the new kid, then you know how hard that can be. The thing is Auggie’s just an ordinary kid, with an extraordinary face. But can he convince his new classmates that he’s just like them, despite appearances? R. J. Palacio has crafted an uplifting novel full of wonderfully realistic family interactions, lively school scenes, and spare emotional power.

5 out of 5 stars

A WONDER-ful read for kids and adults

By
Annie M.
on
11-18-12

The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood

By:
Howard Pyle

Narrated by:
Christopher Cazenove

Length: 10 hrs and 36 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
589

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
524

Story

4 out of 5 stars
525

Here are the beloved adventures of the mischievous hero Robin Hood and his brave and merry band of outlaws, who forged a chivalrous code to protect the oppressed and despoil the oppressors. Follow along as Robin makes his breathtaking escapes from his archenemy, the Sheriff of Nottingham, while classic characters like Friar Tuck, Will Scarlet, and Little John create one hilarious escapade after another.

5 out of 5 stars

A splendid reading of the classic!

By
Amazon Customer
on
02-10-11

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Read by Eddie Redmayne

By:
J.K. Rowling,
Newt Scamander

Narrated by:
Eddie Redmayne

Length: 1 hr and 54 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
8,140

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
7,349

Story

4 out of 5 stars
7,339

A set textbook at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry since publication, Newt Scamander's masterpiece has entertained wizarding families through the generations.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is an indispensable introduction to the magical beasts of the wizarding world. Scamander's years of travel and research have created a tome of unparalleled importance.

3 out of 5 stars

whoops

By
A. Bunnell
on
04-19-17

A Wizard of Earthsea

The Earthsea Cycle, Book 1

By:
Ursula K. Le Guin

Narrated by:
Rob Inglis

Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
3,188

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
2,822

Story

4 out of 5 stars
2,846

When Sparrowhawk casts a spell that saves his village from destruction at the hands of the invading Kargs, Ogion, the Mage of Re Albi, encourages the boy to apprentice himself in the art of wizardry. So, at the age of 13, the boy receives his true name - Ged - and gives himself over to the gentle tutelage of the Master Ogion. But impatient with the slowness of his studies and infatuated with glory, Ged embarks for the Island of Roke, where the highest arts of wizardry are taught.

5 out of 5 stars

A little gem, excellently narrated.

By
Marjorie
on
05-14-12

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

The Chronicles of Narnia

By:
C.S. Lewis

Narrated by:
Michael York

Length: 4 hrs and 21 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
9,939

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
6,560

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
6,617

Lucy is the first to find the secret of the wardrobe in the professor's mysterious old house. At first her brothers and sister don't believe her when she tells of her visit to the land of Narnia. But soon Edmund, then Peter and Susan step through the wardrobe themselves. In Narnia they find a country buried under the evil enchantment of the White Witch.

4 out of 5 stars

Good story, but the volume was all over the place

By
Charles Johnson
on
12-17-16

The Lightning Thief

Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1

By:
Rick Riordan

Narrated by:
Jesse Bernstein

Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
11,581

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
8,765

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
8,822

Twelve-year-old Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school...again. No matter how hard he tries, he can't seem to stay out of trouble. But can he really be expected to stand by and watch while a bully picks on his scrawny best friend? Or not defend himself against his pre-algebra teacher when she turns into a monster and tries to kill him? Of course, no one believes Percy about the monster incident; he's not even sure he believes himself.

4 out of 5 stars

Great story, terrible narration.

By
Ariel
on
02-05-14

Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book

The Mowgli Stories

By:
Rudyard Kipling

Narrated by:
Bill Bailey,
Richard E. Grant,
Colin Salmon,
and others

Length: 2 hrs and 32 mins

Original Recording

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
1,534

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
1,422

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
1,424

Audie Award, Excellence in Production; Audie Award, Audio Drama, 2016. The magical storytelling and unforgettable characters in Ben Doyle and Richard Kurti's audio adaptation of this children's classic have been brought to life by many well-known voices from British film, TV, radio and comedy.